Farrier Report: Glushu for Poor Quality Hooves at a Rhodes Farrier Event

A poor-quality hoof can turn routine shoeing into a judgement call. If the hoof wall is fragile, cracked, thin, or unable to hold nails safely, every nail hole matters. At a recent farrier event in Rhodes, Esther Munter shared a clear example of when Glushu glue-on horseshoes can be the more suitable option.

From Esther Munter:

“On Day 2 at our event in Rhodes our team was introduced to 'Peter' , who is 10 years old and had bad hoof quality, it was clear that the best solution was to glue instead of nailing.

So we opted for GluShu. As always Glushu is non invasive and the perfect choice for compromised hooves.

We also discovered thrush on his hind hooves, which we treated immediately.

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How Glushu helps when nails are not ideal

Glushu is a glue-on horseshoe system designed to attach without nails. The main advantage in cases like Peter’s is simple: the hoof wall does not need to be pierced.

That can be valuable when a horse has damaged or weak hoof walls. Instead of asking compromised horn to hold nails, the farrier can use adhesive to secure the shoe. This can reduce further disruption to the wall while still providing support.

For poor quality hooves, the practical benefits may include:

• No new nail holes in fragile hoof wall

• A shoeing option when nail placement is limited

• Support for hooves recovering from cracks or wall loss

• A non-invasive fit for sensitive or compromised feet

• Flexibility for the farrier when standard shoeing is not suitable

If you would like to try Glushu for your horse, order through the Glushu online store or ask your local farrier supply. For product questions, contact the Glushu team directly - sue@glushu.com.